Striptease

Stripping and painting the windlass has proven to be...painful. Stripping this thing down was a mission. Every part of me hurts. Every part of Sharon hurts. Well, the parts not currently marinated in rosé wine, anyway.

The new spreader is ready to collect, but I have to paint and varnish etc. Going to be a big rush to be ready for Xmas!

Stripping her down.

Ideal? She's a pretty awesome windlass, but if she wast cast in bronze rather than steel, then she would be "ideal". And worth a fortune.

First coat of primer.

Will be racing to get this baby sorted by Xmas day. I have all the chain gypsies, clutch units, etc at work, painting them in the evenings. Oh shit. Panic. Xmas is coming!

Sorry to the "crew" that there has not been much sailing so far this season, promise to make up for it in the new year. And if any of y'all are going to be out at Great Barrier this holidays, you are most welcome.